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Direct linkPatterson, Jeffery; Merwin, Brandy J. – Science Teacher, 2002
Learning cycle investigations allow science students to model the activities of real scientists. An important step in modeling is data collection, which can present a problem in an astronomy course. The celestial body being studied often is unobservable for various reasons. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Classification, Learning Processes, Investigations
Peer reviewedKelly, Ivan; Ryan, Alan – Science Teacher, 1983
Explains the use of contingency tables as a tool in assessing variables to determine whether a relationship exists. Develops an example hypothesis step-by-step, noting the scientific processes and attitudes being addressed. Cautions that a large difference, which suggests a relationship, is not explanation since correlation does not guarantee…
Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Data Collection, High Schools
